Garden minestrone
Servings: 6-8 Start to finish: 8 to 10 hours on high Slow cooker size: 4 to 7 quarts 1 onion, chopped fine 4 garlic cloves,…
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected at Oil City residence
From staff reports Four people were transported from an Oil City residence to UPMC Northwest on Monday morning with possible carbon monoxide poisoning, according to…
Parents vent about safety during Franklin meeting
By MARISSA DECHANT Staff writer Concerned parents turned out at the Franklin Area School board meeting Monday night asking for increased awareness for student safety….
US wants drug prices in TV ads: ‘Patients deserve to know’
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The federal government said Monday that it wants to force drugmakers to disclose prices for prescription medicines in their TV commercials….
Steelers ready to plow forward with – or without – Bell
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le’Veon Bell’s stall inside the Pittsburgh Steelers locker room has been untouched for months. The Pittsburgh Penguins jersey. The black-and-yellow Jordans. Sweatpants….
Mega Millions prize of $654M is nation’s 4th-largest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The fourth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history will be on the line as numbers are drawn for the Mega Millions game’s $654…
Recent Deaths 10/16/18
Ray Kahle, 86, of Youngsville, died Oct. 11, 2018. Grace E. Miller, 73, of New Bethlehem, died Oct. 15, 2018. Barbara “Barb” D. Wilt, 64,…
Pet of the day 10/15/18
Balto is a 7 year old female mixed breed that was surrendered to the rescue when her owner had a stroke and could no longer…
Mixed berry scone
Servings: 8 Start to finish: 1 hour Scones 8 3/4 ounces (1 3/4 cups) frozen mixed berries 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 3 cups (15 ounces)…
Delayed Housing Payments Impacting up to 180K Student Vets
The VFW is urging tens of thousands of student veterans to immediately contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at (888) GIBILL-1, or (888) 442-4551, if…
Trump to visit Florida, Georgia; search ongoing for missing
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida’s Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction…
Again! Bengals watch Steelers rally in last minute for a win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Fans in the upper deck at Paul Brown Stadium hung a banner that read: “Make Them Respect Us.” Instead, the Steelers broke…
Prince Harry and Meghan expecting their 1st child in spring
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, are expecting their first child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday….
Recent Deaths 10/15/18
Eva M. Crocker, 74 of Titusville, died Oct. 14, 2018. Lois Joanne Hedglin, 91, died Oct. 13, 2018. Glenn B. Hetzler, 85, of Polk, died…
76-year-old newsletter brings back good old days at school
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer It is not often you can relive a single month from your high school days by simply searching…
The Fighter’s Ball
Doors will open for the Fighter’s Ball at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Quality Inn, 1411 Liberty Street in Franklin. The Fighter’s Ball…
Grandview Road crash
Venango County gets recycling center grant
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer Venango County has received a $345,502 state grant that ensures a county-wide recycling center will be developed and…
‘The Hate U Give’ should be seen by everyone
“The Hate U Give ” begins with a scene at the family dinner table where a father is giving his young kids “the talk” — the…
Florida officials fear Michael’s death toll will rise
MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Search and rescue personnel are continuing to comb through the ruins of a small Florida Panhandle community destroyed by Hurricane…
Byron, Drouin lead Canadiens past Penguins in shootout
MONTREAL (AP) — Antti Niemi felt good after his first start of the season — and a win. Niemi made 25 saves, and Paul Byron…
Children’s book flows with inspiration from river
By JUDITH O. ETZEL – Contributing writer A mother’s tale shared with her young son about the Allegheny River, its aquatic inhabitants and the lessons…
Home where witch trials victim John Proctor lived for sale
PEABODY, Mass. (AP) — A house where a victim of the Salem witch trials once lived is on the market for $600,000 just in time…
Search for man missing since August continues
From staff reports Franklin state police conducted a large search on Bradleytown Road in Plum Township on Tuesday in a continuing effort to locate a…
Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ is at once intimate and grand
Nearly a half-century has passed since the majestic moment when Neil Armstrong stepped carefully onto the lunar landscape, left foot first, taking that giant leap…
No winning Mega Millions ticket, jackpot now $654 million
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — No winning lottery ticket was sold for the Mega Millions drawing Friday night, meaning the jackpot climbs to $654 million….
Recent Deaths 10/13/18
Dorothy R. Fox, 95, formerly of Vowinckel, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Charles Denny Klingensmith, 77, of Emlenton, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Dorothy L….
Berry Botics Inc.
By SARA UDDIN Student Contributor You may be asking yourselves, ¨What is Berry Botics Inc.?¨ Berry Robotics Inc. is the robotics team based out of…
Oakland Twp. DUI
New Books in the Library
Cranberry Chronicles report New books were ordered for the Cranberry High School library over the summer. Mr. Milne, the high school librarian and media specialist,…
Pet of the day 10/12/18
Yolanda is a female kitten. She is current on vaccines and will be spayed. Yolanda can be found at Tri-County Animal Rescue Center.
Sour cream coffee cake
Servings: 10-12 Start to finish: 1 hour 15 minutes (plus 2 hours 30 minutes cooling time) Streusel: 3/4 cup (3 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 3/4…
FALL-O-WEEN Family Wellness Event & Hike
Cranberry Chronicles report Cranberry’s Health and Physical Education class is stepping up its game with Fall-o-Ween Family Wellness Event & Hike. On Oct. 24, families…
Morning Routine of Students Resumes as Sheetz Reopens
By LINDSAY PERRY Student contributor With the Sheetz in Cranberry reopening on Sept. 27, many students resumed their daily morning routine of grabbing a quick…
O.C. condemns home to preserve water supply pipeline
By JUDITH O. ETZEL Contributing writer A recent excavation project at a home uncovered a major Oil City waterline issue that prompted City Council at…
VNA of Venango County to hold ‘Hope for the Holidays’
From staff reports The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer “Hope for the Holidays,” a day of healing intended to help grieving children…
Authorities say 11 now dead from Hurricane Michael
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Linda Marquardt rode out Hurricane Michael with her husband at their home in Mexico Beach. When their house filled with…
Kessel’s hat trick powers Penguins past Vegas 4-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin corralled the puck near his own goal-line and saw Phil Kessel sprinting out of the zone. He flipped a perfect…
Princess Eugenie weds her beau at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Princess Eugenie married tequila executive Jack Brooksbank in a star-studded royal wedding at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor…
Recent Deaths 10/12/18
Michael J. Clark, 57, of Cranberry, formerly of Hadley, died Oct. 10, 2018. Nora Jean Fleeger Winger, 84, of Sandy Lake, died Oct. 10, 2018….
Oil City criminal mischief
Suspicious person
Powerful Demonstration, Powerful Message
By LAUREN REMBOLD Student contributor “No one, I repeat, no one is allowed to eat lunch alone.” These are the words of speaker and 2007…
Walk Your Way
By TERRY MILLER Student contributor “Walk to School” day at Cranberry Jr/Sr High School took place on Sept. 12. This yearly school event is a…
Monarch Butterfly Presentation and Release
By LINDSAY PERRY Student contributor Students in the Envirothon class were gifted with a presentation on monarch butterflies during their class on Sept. 13, 2018….
Eagle Alerts system in place to keep students, staff safe
The Clarion Call reports Clarion University The Eagle Alerts system is a system through which students, staff and faculty can be made aware of emergency…
Crafters’ Day at Autumn Leaf Festival
The Clarion News report Clarion University It is a chilly morning on Friday, Oct. 5. The air is so cold, it forces many hands to…
Pet of the day 10/11/18
JoJo was surrendered to the rescue center by his owner due to not being good around small children. They report JoJo is a male, 3…
Pumpkin cheesecake bars
Servings: 24 Start to finish: 3 hours 1 (15-ounce) can unsweetened pumpkin puree 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 whole graham crackers,…
Man accused of sending sexually explicit content waives hearing
From staff reports A Lackawanna County man accused of sending sexually explicit content to a 14-year-old Cranberry girl waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday in Venango…